5th Colloquium DRA Romania 2015

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Fifth International Symposium"Discourse, representations, argumentation"

Theme

"Contemporary Public Discourse:Semiological, Argumentative and Rhetorical New Models"

Al.I.Cuza University, Iasi, Romania, October 22-23, 2015

DEADLINE - DECEMBER 31, 2014

Call for Papers

Communalis(Communication and Natural Logic International Society) is organizing itsFifth Colloquium "Discourse, Representations, Argumentation," which will be hosted bythe "Alexandru Ioan Cuza" University of Iasi (Romania) on October 22-23, 2015. Theconference theme is "Contemporary Public Discourse: Semiological, Argumentative andRhetorical New Models".

The tradition of studying public discourse is very old and has been developed sinceGreek and Roman ancient times. The development of oratory, which provided consistentspeech models (Demosthenes and Cicero are only the most famous examples), theconstruction of rhetoric as an explanation for the effectiveness of public discourse and

the art of public speaking, in addition to the ancient rhetorical treatises that are still a richsource of inspiration, are evidence of the importance of public discourse in democraticculture.

The old tradition of public discourse was developed and expanded along modernity.Later, it multiplied various forms of manifestation of this type of discourse under thebeneficial influence of technical innovations (that enhanced media public discoursetransmission). In the last decades, the transmission model was questioned and theexpansion of new collaborative technologies such as social networks that make use ofthe Internet changed completely the way we think about public discourse. At the sametime, research on public discourse was further developed under the impact of logical,

linguistic, semiotic, and psychological studies, that influenced how rhetoric, as art ofpublic speaking, is understood today.

The purpose of this colloquium is to bring to the fore new interpretations of publicdiscourse, to examine recent studies highlighting how - and why - public discourse isbecoming so pervasive, and to identify lines of continuity or rupture between therhetorical tradition and breakthrough developments that seem to defy the somewhat"sacred" traditions that inspired contemporaneity. This theme is open to various lines of


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research, and we look forward, with great interest, to get contributions from alltheoretical territories. We will be very happy to welcome all those interested in publicdiscourse, in sharing their expertise, and discovering together. The example of Socratescan guide us in this regard!

Some information about the organization of the SymposiumOrganizer"Alexandru Ioan Cuza" University of Iasi (Romania), under the auspices of Communalis(Communication and Natural Logic International Society).

DatesOctober 22-23, 2015.

CoordinatorsSalavastru Constantin (Romania) and Milton N. Campos (Canada, Brazil).

Languages ofcommunicationFrench, English, Romanian.

Scientific CommitteeSilvana Bonanni (Italy)Milton N. Campos (Canada, Brazil)Gheorghe Farte (Romania)Emilio Gattico (Italy)Cristina Grabovschi (Canada)

Alexandru Gradinaru (Romania)Denis Miville (Switzerland)Monica Rabello de Castro (Brazil)Constantin Salavastru (Romania)Dan Stoica (Romania)Viorel Tutui (Romania)

Structure of the ColloquiumThe meetings will be organized in thematic sessions with panels. Based on the papersto be accepted, we will organize six sessions:- Thursday, October 22, 2015, from 10 am to 12 pm: Colloquium opening, Universityofficial welcome, lectio magistralis.- Sessions: from 14 pm to 16 pm and from 16:30 pm to 18.30 pm; Friday, October 23,2015.- Sessions: from 9 am to 12 am, from 14 pm to 16 pm and from 16:30 pm to 18:30 pm.

Each intervention is scheduled to last 30 minutes, maximum (20 minutes for thepresentation, and 10 minutes for discussion). Each session will be coordinated by twofacilitators appointed by the coordinators of the Colloquium.

RegistrationThose who wish to participate must observe the dates below:


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(a) December 31, 2014: Deadline for titles and abstracts' submission;(b) March 15, 2015: Response concerning paper acceptance or rejection;(c) May 15, 2015: Deadline for submitting the final text;(d) June 15, 2015: Response concerning paper acceptance or rejection for publication in

the Argumentum Journal;(e) 22-23 October 2015: Colloquium.

Colloquium Proceedings

The organizers intend to publish the final papers in a special issue of the journal"Argumentum" (online and on paper). The texts will be subject to blind peer review by acommittee of experts linked to Communalis. Below are the requirements to write theabstracts and final papers:

(a) Abstracts (including a minimum bibliography) must contain no more than two pages,

excluding references;(b) Font: Times New Roman; 12 points (11 points for reference); single spaced;maximum 40 000 characters including spaces;(c) References (for the full text) must be drafted in accordance with the rules of theChicago Manual of Style;(d) The texts of the abstracts and final papers must be sent [email protected] a copy to [email protected] making use of the submission box below. Any additional information on registrationcan be obtained writing to the first e-mail address.

If the final texts are accepted for publication, authors must pay the amount of 25 euros

(the value of two paper copies that will be sent to the author's address). The depositshould be made in a bank account that will be announced later.

Iasi, Romania, 2015

We are happy to announce that the DLATRS Discursive Logic, Argumentation Theoryand Rhetoric of the Faculty of Philosophy of the Universitatea Alexandru Ioan CuzainIasi, Romania, will be responsible for the organization of the next InternationalColloquium "Discourse, Representations, Argumentation".Iasi is a city located in north-eastern Romania. Former capital of Moldova before theformation of the modern Romania by the union of three historic regions (Moldavia,

Wallachia and Transylvania), the city of Iasi has a strong cultural tradition that it is willingto preserve and to develop. Great writers, philosophers and prestigious professorspublished there cultural and literary magazines that generated a creative, scientific andliterary environment, shaping present Romania.

The "Alexandru Ioan Cuza" University, founded in 1860, was the first of modernRomania. It had then three faculties: Philosophy, Law and Theology. It developedthroughout the years and has today 15 faculties. It is characterized by its openess to


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what is new, its expanding relationships with universities around the world, theincreasing development of international scientific exchange, and a fresh environment.

AccommodationWe recommend a list of hotels that, in our opinion, are able to provide all the conditions

for a pleasant stay: Hotel Astoria(***) Strada Lpuneanu nr. 1, Tel. +40-232-233.888, Fax. +40-

232-244.777. Hotel Traian(****) Strada PiaaUnirii, nr. 1, 700056,

[email protected], Tel. +40-232-266.666. Hotel Unirea(****) Strada Piaa Unirii, nr. 5, 700056, [email protected],

Tel. +40-232-205.000. Hotel Gaudeamus(Campus UAIC***) Strada Codrescu, nr. 1, Tel. +40-232-

201.700. Hotel Akademos(Campus UAIC***) Strada Pcurari, nr. 6, Tel. +40-232-

202.873.

Hotel Majestic Iai (***) Strada Petru Rare, nr. 7, 700126, Tel. +40-232-255.557, [email protected]. Hotel Moldova(***) Strada Anastasie Panu, nr. 31, Tel. +40- 372-791.747, Fax.

+40-232-219.621, [email protected]. Hotel Ramada(***) Strada Grigore Ureche, nr. 27, Tel. +40-232-256.070, Fax

+40-232-215.037, [email protected]

The recommended hotels are located in the city center and are relatively close to thecentral building of the University (15-20 minute walk). Any additional information aboutaccommodation in Iasi can be obtained at [email protected].

Useful InformationIasi has 300,000 inhabitants and is located in North Eastern Romania (coordinates: 47 9'44" N, 27 35'20" E). See the interactive map of the city at http://www.hartaiasului.ro/

You can take a flight to Iasi directly from Rome, Bergamo, Turin, Bologna, Treviso,London, Dublin, Vienna and Tel Aviv. From other European cities in Europe andelsewhere, Iasi can be reached with a stop in Bucharest. Iasi International Airport is 7km from the city center. Taxis and also a bus line connect the airport to the city. The costof a taxi ride is about 3 euros.

Supermarkets (Carrefour, Kaufland or Liedl channels) are open until 22 pm andrestaurants until 23 pm. Payments can be made cash (lei, the Romanian currency) or bycredit card. Some restaurants deliver pizzas 24/24. Bars and clubs can be foundthroughout the city.

Iasi offers tourists many attractions: museums, monuments, churches, monasteries,cultural and artistic places and institutions (http://romaniatourism.com/iasi.html ,http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g304060-Activities-Iasi_Iasi_County_Northeast_Romania.html ).


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The weather for late October is generally bright and mild (about 15 degrees Celsius), butrain is always possible. Nights are cool, and can be cold at times.

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